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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.92, 569.73 and 174.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.92, 569.73 and 174.45 is: 261.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.92 : 569.73 = 174.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.92/569.73 = 174.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.92x = 569.73 × 174.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.92x = 99,389.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,389.40/379.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.61

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